“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will stretch forth Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and Your right hand will save me. The Lord will accomplish what concerns me; Your lovingkindness, O Lord, is everlasting; do not forsake the works of Your hands.”
Psalm 138:7-8 (NASB)
These are definitely troubled times we are experiencing. The government is attempting to stop religious expression. At the same time, those same government orders classify liquor stores as essential businesses. Would we rather have people visiting a liquor store or visiting each other to sing praises to God?
Many brethren have conceded that the assembly of each local church is optional. Those who maintain the need to assemble run the risk of either being threatened by the government, rebuked by other Christians, or both. However, remember that the Lord will stretch out his right hand and save those who depend on him. He will accomplish his work concerning us when we trust and heed his instruction. We may endure affliction, but there is a greater work that is accomplished.
Throughout these troubled times both God’s care and love are unending. We may feel afraid, alone, or confused, but God is always there for those who trust him. We can put off those negative feelings because we know both they and this world are only temporary. After all of this passes, God will still be in control. He will not forsake the works of his hands—neither us nor the things we accomplish with him.
Let us stay strong, confident, and always be busy with the things of God.